On Nov. 6, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R-Cedarville) defeated former CFPB Director Richard Cordray (D-Grove City) to become Ohio’s next governor, and he will now directly impact how credit unions operate through state regulation and economic policy. While your League’s government-affairs strategy historically focused on federal and state House and Senate races, we heard you loud and clear that the current regulatory environment for Ohio’s credit unions must be preserved by supporting and engaging with DeWine.

Like your credit union’s investment portfolio, a political advocacy strategy is most effective when dually-focused on growth and strategic long-term priorities. When current State Treasurer Josh Mandel failed to provide credit unions with access to newly-implemented, state-sponsored, small-dollar lending programs, your League government affairs team strategically supported pro-credit union State Rep. Robert Sprague (R-Findlay) in the election for State Treasurer to elevate the Movement.

There’s power in numbers, which is why the League is asking credit union leaders throughout Ohio to sign and return a letter of support for Senate Bill 292, legislation modernizing the state credit union charter. The more letters legislators receive from credit union leaders, the more likely the legislature will favorably move the bill, as it’s harder to say “no” to a larger number of people.

A crucial part of the League’s effective advocacy game is having a strong political action committee (PAC), which ensures Ohio’s credit unions have a seat at the decision-making table. Even though the election is now behind us, advocacy never stops. Help the League refuel your credit union PAC by Nov. 19 and you will be entered into a chance win two tickets to see The Ohio State University’s football team take on the “team up north” on Nov. 24.

Sharing and promoting the credit union difference keeps your League’s advocacy team energetic and motivated. A few of the League’s recent activities on behalf of credit unions are highlighted below. To get a better understanding of what we do on a daily basis, follow our social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat (@WeareOCUL).

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